Summer Library Program Events

[h4]Week 2: June 18-24[/h4]

June 19, 2017

Creative Computing for Everyone (MCPL Wausau) Students in grades 4-12 can learn how to use Scratch programming to make a variety of games, stories and animations on June 19 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! This six-week workshop will be a great introduction to Scratch programming and all it has to offer. Any skill and experience level, from beginner to intermediate, is welcome to attend. Free and open to all tweens and teens. For more information, call 715-261- 7230.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Mosinee) Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 19 from 3-4 p.m. at the MCPL Mosinee Branch, 123 Main St., Mosinee. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-693-2144.

June 20, 2017

Professor Marvel’s DIY Magic Show (MCPL Wausau) Children and their families are invited to be astounded and amazed by magician Professor Marvel on June 20 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and again from 2-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! Professor Marvel will engage kids with magic, storytelling and puppetry, and fuel their imaginations through a selection of featured books. This is guaranteed to be a show full of action and audience participation! Free and open to the public. Call 715-261-7220 for more information.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Hatley) Escape the heat and come to the Marathon County Public Library to work on some summer-themed crafts on June 20 from 10:30 a.m. until noon at the Hatley Branch Library, 435 Curtis Ave., Hatley! Children and families can work on a variety of craft projects related to summer and our Summer Library Program theme of “Build a Better World”, including making sparkling dragonflies, dazzling suns, salt paintings and more! All supplies provided. Free and open to the public. Call 715-446-3537 for more information.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Marathon City) Celebrate summer with the Marathon County Public Library by making some summer-themed crafts on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City! Children and families can work on a variety of craft projects related to summer and our Summer Library Program theme of "Build a Better World," including making sparkling dragonflies, dazzling suns, salt paintings and more! All supplies provided. Free and open to the public. Call 715-443-2775 for more information.

LEGO® Block Party (MCPL Athens) Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! The Marathon County Public Library will host its LEGO Block Party on June 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at its Athens Branch, 221 Caroline St., Athens. All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-257- 7292.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Rothschild) Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the MCPL Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-359-6208.

June 21, 2017

Randy Peterson: Songs for a Better World (MCPL Spencer) Watch musician Randy Peterson as he weaves a lively sing-along show using his guitar, banjo, and his gift for storytelling on June 21 from 10-11 a.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Spencer Branch, 105 S. Park St., Spencer. This musical show will focus on the theme of building better communities and friendships through working and singing together. Be ready to sing and dance along! Free and open to the public. Call 715-659- 3996 for more info.

Summer Craft Day (MCPL Mosinee) Have an afternoon of summer fun when the Marathon County Public Library hosts its Summer Craft Day on June 21 from 2-4 p.m. at the Mosinee Branch Library, 123 Main St., Mosinee! Children and families can work on a variety of craft projects related to summer and our Summer Library Program theme of “Build a Better World”including making sparkling dragonflies, dazzling suns, salt paintings and more! All supplies provided. Free and open to the public. Call 715-693-2144 for more information.

Randy Peterson: Songs for a Better World (MCPL Stratford) Children’s musician Randy Peterson will use his guitar, banjo, and gift for storytelling to spread “Songs for a Better World” on June 21 from 2-3 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Stratford Branch, 400 N. Fourth Ave., Stratford. This musical show will focus on the theme of building better communities and friendships through working and singing together. Be ready to sing and dance along! Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-687-4420.

June 22, 2017

Randy Peterson: Songs for a Better World (MCPL Rothschild) Join Randy Peterson in singing songs for a better world on June 22 from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Rothschild Branch, 211 N. Grand Ave., Rothschild. During this musical show, Randy will use his guitar, banjo, and gift for storytelling to focus on the theme of building better communities and friendships through working and singing together. Be ready to sing and dance along! Free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-359-6208.

PAWS to Read (MCPL Wausau) Children will have the opportunity to read to a friendly pooch as part of the Marathon County Public Library’s Summer Library Program! MCPL will offer a session of “PAWS to Read” on June 22 from 1-3 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Kids can practice and improve their literary skills by reading aloud to a well-behaved therapy dog, which will be provided by Therapy Dogs of Central Wisconsin. This is a drop-in event, so children are welcome to come any time during the set time period. Free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-261-7220.

Creative Computing for Girls (MCPL Wausau) Tween and teen girls in grades 4-12 will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Scratch computer programming and how to create programs from start to finish beginning June 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Marathon County Public Library’s Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. This six-week program is a chance for girls and young women to learn computer coding in a setting that helps them feel comfortable to speak up, ask questions and learn a new skill! This workshop is free and open to tween and teen girls only. For more information, call 715-261- 7230.

It’s Your Move: Family Game Night (MCPL Wausau) Tired of playing the same old games at home? Come to the Marathon County Public Library for a family game night on June 22 from 6-8 p.m. at the MCPL Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau! Bring your family and friends and try out games like Gloom, Exploding Kittens, Bananagrams and Triominos. Cribbage boards and playing cards will be available as well. Free and open to the public. Call 715-261-7230 for more info.

June 23, 2017

LEGO® Block Party (MCPL Marathon City) Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks! The Marathon County Public Library will host its LEGO Block Party on June 23 from 1-2 p.m. at its Marathon City Branch, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. All blocks will be provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-443- 2775.

June 24, 2017

The Marathon County Public Library will host its LEGO Block Party on June 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at its Wausau Headquarters, 300 N. First St., Wausau. Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks, with all blocks provided. Free and no registration required. For more information, call 715-261- 7220.